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Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary

Also known as: The Dog and Cat Shelter

Care of stray and unwanted dogs and cats and other animals.

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Activities & Mission

Care of stray and unwanted dogs and cats and other animals.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,266,657
Charitable Activities £82,296
Other Trading £472,201
Investments £15,856
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,135,633
Raising Funds £383,174
Governance £27,501
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,577

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,837,010
£1,520,384£1,135,633£1,889,150£1,091,73733 / 20
2023
£1,417,449
£1,405,976£1,166,334£1,993,532£1,993,53235 / 20
2022
£909,924
£1,282,484£1,063,002£2,003,356£1,833,76832 / 20
2021
£1,667,173
£1,168,216£1,029,101£2,392,758£1,714,72332 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary

What does Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary do?

Care of stray and unwanted dogs and cats and other animals.

How much income did Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary report in 2024?

Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary reported total income of £1.84m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary registered as a charity?

Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 1964 as charity number 220506. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary?

Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREA WYLIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary operate?

Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary operates across 6 areas, including Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary a registered charity?

Yes — Newcastle Upon Tyne Dog And Cat Shelter And Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 220506.

Details

Address
Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter &
Animal Sanctuary
Benton North Farm
Benton Lane
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE12 8EH
Registration Date
1 April 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
220506
Charity Number
220506

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Trustees

ANDREA WYLIE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Nick Manson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Dog and Cat Shelter

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